听力原文:W: Gary, why is it that whenever I open my mailbox lately, I pull out letters addressed to you?
M: Because until I find a new apartment, I'm having the post office forward my mail to you.
Q: What is happening to Gary's letters?
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A. The woman is mailing them to Gary's old address.
B. The post office is sending them to the woman's house.
C. They are being held to Gary's apartment.
D. They are being held at the post office.
查看答案
The house-owner's example shows that he actually means ______.
A. the step has been like that for years
B. he doesn't think it necessary to fix the stop
C. the condition of the step is only a minor fault
D. the cost involved in the fixing should be shared
Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice.
Most of us are taught to pay attention to what is said—the words. Words do provide us with some information, but meanings are derived from so many other sources that it would hinder our effectiveness as a partner to a relationship to rely too heavily on words alone. Words are used to describe only a small part of the many ideas we associate with any given message. Sometimes ate can gain insight into some of those associations if we listen for more than words. We don't always say what we mean or mean what we say. Sometimes our words don't mean anything except "I'm letting 0ffsome steam. I don't really want you to pay close attention to what I'm saying. Just pay attention to what I'm feeling." Mostly we mean several things at once. A person wanting to purchase a house says to the current owner, This step has to be fixed before I'll buy. The owner says, "It's been like that for years." Actually, the step hasn't been like that for years, but the unspoken message is: "I don't want to fix it. We put up with it. Why can't you?" The search for a more expansive view of meaning can be developed of examining a message in terms of who said it, when it occurred, the related conditions or situation, and how it was said.
When a message occurs can also reveal associated meaning. Let us assume two couples do exactly the same amount of kissing and arguing. But one couple always kisses after an argument and the other couple always argues after a kiss. The ordering of the behaviors may mean a great deal more than the frequency of the behavior. A friend's unusually docile(温顺的) behavior. may only be understood by noting that it was preceded by situations that required an abnormal amount of assertiveness. Some responses may be directly linked to a developing pattern of responses and defy logic. For example~ a person who says "No!" to a series of charges like "You're dumb!" "You're lazy!" and "You're dishonest!" may also say "No!" and try to justify his or her response if the next statement is "And you're good looking."
We would do well to listen for how messages are presented. The words: "It's surely nice to have you by my side." can be said with emphasis and excitement or ritualistically. The phrase can be said once or repeated several times. And the meanings we associate with the phrase will change accordingly. Sometimes if we say something infrequently it assumes more importance; sometimes the more we say something the less importance it assumes.
Effective communication is rendered possible between two conversing partners if ______.
A. they use proper words to carry their ideas
B. they both speak truly of their own feelings
C. they try to understand each other's ideas beyond words
D. they are capable of associating meaning with their words
"Please don't touch, Midori," her mother scolded. The violin was, after all, worth more than $20,000.
But Midori insisted, and she longed to handle the graceful instrument that made beautiful sounds. Finally, on her third birthday, Midori was handed a package: a tiny violin, about half the normal size.
Almost from the moment Midori was born, her mother knew she was sensitive to music. For several years mother and daughter practised together day after day. She was eager to learn. Failure often led to tears, though she never once turned from the instrument. Instead, she persisted until the problem was overcome.
One day Johnston, an American musician, heard Midori playing the violin. He couldn't believe she was just eight years old. "She must make a tape and I will take it to the United States." the musician said.
A famous American violin teacher heard the tape. He, too, had difficulty in believing his ears. The playing was absolutely astonishing. He immediately accepted her as a pupil and recommended her for a full scholarship. In 1982, Midori and her mother moved to New York City, leaving behind a comfortable life in Japan.
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A housewife.
B. A singer.
C. A teacher.
D. A musician.
A.It's overpriced.B.It makes people crazy.C.Ifs different from other coffee houses' co
A. It's overpriced.
B. It makes people crazy.
C. Ifs different from other coffee houses' coffee.
D. All the coffee is from Brazil.